John V. K.

“ I am a graduate of Columbia University and a former Broward County school teacher, now retired. I am experienced in teaching at all levels of proficiency within the elementary curriculum (remedial, grade level, high achieving, gifted) as well as providing tutoring for test preparation. Support for class work/homework, study skills development, and test preparation is available for all grade levels (SAT10, 3-10...

I am a graduate of Columbia University and a former Broward County school teacher, now retired. I am experienced in teaching at all levels of proficiency within the elementary curriculum (remedial, grade level, high achieving, gifted) as well as providing tutoring for test preparation. Support for class work/homework, study skills development, and test preparation is available for all grade levels (SAT10, 3-10 FCAT, SSAT/ISEE, PSAT, SAT, ACT).

I am experienced in working with individuals with ADD/ADHD, NVLD, HFA/Aspergers.

Test preparation support for adults is provided for the GED, CPT, TABE, TEAS, ASVAB and I am experienced in working with individuals sponsored by various state and county vocational rehabilitation programs.

As an Ivy League graduate who came to parenting and teaching after a career on Wall Street, I am focused on achieving the highest standards of excellence. My own children are in gifted programs and have skipped grades. My daughter started her elementary education in a gifted program for kindergarteners. Her pre-kindergarten IQ qualified her for gifted placement, and pre-kindergarten testing placed her reading and math skills at the second and third grade levels. I view the pre-school period as a critical development phase and as one which provides a unique opportunity for academic advancement.

Summer vacations, and winter and spring break periods provide opportunities for remediation, enrichment and/or advancement. I especially enjoy providing programs of study to satisfy a student's unique needs during those periods. For middle school students, the summer before eight grade is ideal to start preparation for the SSAT/ISEE . For high school students the summers before and after junior year are ideal periods to start preparation for the PSAT/NMQT, SAT, and ACT, and to begin work on the college application/financial aid process.

My teaching is performance oriented. Objectives and goals are based on the desired outcomes established by, or for, the individual. My specific approach is based on demonstrated receptiveness (learning style). Purposeful effort is made to empower the individual, the student or the child to take command of his or her learning. Necessary study and test taking skills are taught or reinforced. Confidence is instilled through demonstrated accomplishment. This accomplishment then becomes an ongoing source of motivation.

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